How to pronounce "amalgamates" in English
əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪts
ə·MAL·gə·mayts
Primary stress: MAL
Hear native speakers say amalgamates in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “amalgamates”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
MAL
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
gə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
mayts
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MAL"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "amalgamates" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "amalgamates is" sounds like "amalgamates-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "amalgamates" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“government of India which amalgamates the local architecture of shaded Street of Middle East being planned for in Middle East”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“amalgamates is Marx's book The German Ideology, which is about many things but is in particular about Lumpenproletariat intellectuals who think with”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“I mean, that there is, I suppose, if you like, a view which amalgamates the two, which”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“and earthworms while also make sure that the jobs are given to the Indian Craftsmen and the local Craftsmen it amalgamates the art of both the”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“McGann's title, as I say, cleverly amalgamates these two other titles and sets the agenda for this short book,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“seen these you get them on the table when you pay your bill all of that info goes into this database this computer that amalgamates feedback and it gives”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “amalgamates”
Listen to native pronunciation, record yourself repeating the sentence into your microphone, and receive real-time word-by-word accuracy scoring.
government of India which amalgamates the local architecture of shaded Street of Middle East being planned for in Middle East
Hear it in context: “amalgamates”
8 clipsThe English word “amalgamates” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪts (phonetic respelling: ə-MAL-gə-mayts). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ə · MAL · gə · mayts), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MAL). Grammatically, “amalgamates” functions as a verb, adjective, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 8 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “amalgamates” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:52
“to us or not this image on the right hand side that you see is a project for government of India which amalgamates the local architecture of shaded Street of Middle East being planned for in Middle East shaded Street of Middle East being planned for in Middle East”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @31:42
“Romantic Ideology-- the other title that it amalgamates is Marx's book The German Ideology, which is about many things but is in particular about Lumpenproletariat intellectuals who think with which is about many things but is in particular about”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @6:22
“"Look, you know, we really need to have a really deep think in this country about we whether we need a royal family or not." I mean, that there is, I suppose, if you like, a view which amalgamates the two, which suppose, if you like, a view which amalgamates the two, which”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @7:00
“shaded Street of Middle East being planned for in Middle East and earthworms while also make sure that the jobs are given to the Indian Craftsmen and the local Craftsmen it amalgamates the art of both the Craftsmen and the local Craftsmen it amalgamates the art of both the”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #5 · @32:10
“therefore, under this indictment, also Romantic. McGann's title, as I say, cleverly amalgamates these two other titles and sets the agenda for this short book, McGann's title, as I say, cleverly amalgamates”
Definition & Meaning: “amalgamates”
- To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.
- To make an alloy of a metal and mercury.
- Coalesced; united; combined.
- The substance resulting from a process of amalgamation.
Example Sentences (3)
- “to amalgamate two races”
- “government of India which amalgamates the local architecture of shaded Street of Middle East being planned for in Middle East”
- “amalgamates is Marx's book The German Ideology, which is about many things but is in particular about Lumpenproletariat intellectuals who think with”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “amalgamates”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-MAL-gə-mayts
- Syllables:
- ə · MAL · gə · mayts
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · mal · ga · mates
- Primary stress:
- MAL
- IPA:
- əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪts
- Hear it in context
- amalgamates
Synonyms: “amalgamates”
Hear words related in meaning to “amalgamates” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “amalgamates”
-ælgəmeɪtsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"amalgamates" (⁄əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪts⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "amalgamates" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about amalgamates
How do you pronounce “amalgamates”?
“amalgamates” is pronounced ⁄əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪts⁄ (ə-MAL-gə-mayts). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “amalgamates”?
“amalgamates” has 4 syllables: ə · MAL · gə · mayts.
Where is the stress in “amalgamates”?
The primary stress in “amalgamates” is on “MAL”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “amalgamates” mean?
To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.
How can I hear “amalgamates” used in real sentences?
This page has 8 real-world video examples of “amalgamates” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “amalgamates”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].